100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2026: #27 Preston Mickens
Posted on: August 8, 2026
Football Time in Oklahoma
Football Time in Oklahoma is only 27 days away. We’re counting down the days with a look at each number on the roster; today, we’ll spotlight Preston Mickens.
Noteworthy Numbers
2017-2021 – Jeremiah Hall
1939-1940 – Jack Jacobs
Player Profile
Position: Defensive Back
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 195
Class: Redshirt Sophomore
Seasons at OU: 2
Hometown: Southlake, Texas
Previous School: Carroll Senior HS
The Path to Norman
Preston Mickens came to OU from Carrol Senior HS in Texas. He received PWO offers from North Texas, SMU, and Texas A&M, but instead walked on with the Sooners.
Career so Far
Mickens redshirted in 2024 and has not yet seen snaps.
Highlights
This Season
Mickens enters his third season without an in-game appearance. OU returns a large group of experienced DBs from last year’s squad to make competition tough in the secondary. Mickens will look to provide depth and earn his first snaps this fall.
